Last year the Cyclones collapsed to a humiliating record of 2-22. Following a 2019-20 record of 12-20. Subsequently, head coach Steve Prohm was fired for the disaster. Iowa State hired TJ Otzelberger, who boasts strong connections to the Midwest with his hometown of Milwaukee. Consider that Otzelberger has returned the Cyclones to the Big Dance in his first season at Iowa State. Otzelberger has masterminded a defense that dominates opponents with the College Basketball odds. Iowa State always plays second fiddle to the Iowa Hawkeyes in their home state. In fact, Iowa is known as the Hawkeye State.
2022 March Madness Sweet Sixteen Iowa State Cyclones vs. Miami-FL Hurricanes
| Date and Time: | Friday, March 25, 2022, 9:59 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | United Center, Chicago, Illinois |
| TV Coverage: | TBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Iowa State | +2½ (-110) | 133 (-110) | +125 |  |
| Miami Florida | -2½ (-110) | 133 (-110) | -145 | |
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Iowa State Cyclones vs. Miami-FL Hurricanes SBG Odds Overview
Although squares have not been noticed, the Iowa State Cyclones have a good sports betting basketball history. To show, the Cyclones are in their sixth Sweet Sixteen appearance. Further, this is their third Sweet Sixteen in eight years. On the whole, this sneaky good history is what gives Iowa State strong board value. Casual bettors don’t look at Iowa State. For this reason, Wise Guys often take the Cyclones based on potentially enhanced value. However, against the Miami Hurricanes, that hidden value may not be available. Next to Saint Peter’s, Miami is the biggest surprise in the tournament.
Iowa State Cyclones Team Overview
The last game for Iowa State was a 54-49 win over Wisconsin as 3.5-point dogs. The game stayed under the total of 126. First-round action saw the Cyclones get a 59-54 win over the LSU Tigers as 3-point dogs. Also, that game went under the total of 129. Iowa State has paid in six of its previous nine games. Four of their last five games stayed under the total.
Thus, the Cyclones have a record of 22-12 straight up, 19-15 against the spread, and 15-19 over/under the total. Overall, Iowa State ranks 277th nationally for scoring offense, 320th for offensive rebounds, 27th for points allowed, and 90th for defensive rebounds. Accordingly, guard Izaiah Brockington leads Iowa State with 7.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per contest.
Miami-FL Hurricanes Team Overview
Last time out, Miami shocked the nation with a 79-61 win over Auburn as 6.5-point dogs. The game stayed under the total of 144.5. Previously, the U scored a 68-66 win over USC as 2-point dogs. The game stayed under a total of 139. Late on, Miami has lost just two of its previous 12 games to the line. Three of their most recent five tilts stayed under the total.
As a result, the Hurricanes are 22-12 straight up, 19-15 against the spread, and 15-19 over/under the total. Miami ranks 83rd nationally for scoring offense, 338th for offensive rebounds, 229th for points allowed, and 239th for defensive rebounds. First among the Hurricanes is guard Kameron McGusty with 17.5 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.
Iowa State Cyclones vs. Miami-FL Hurricanes SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, Iowa State ranks poorly for offensive production. Of major concern for NCAABB betting is their inability to capitalize on the suspect Miami defense.
Iowa State vs. Miami SBG Best Bet: Miami Hurricanes.